Staff and Faculty Orientation

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Get acquainted with our new campus

This fall, staff and faculty have the unique experience of learning about our new campus alongside incoming and returning students. Familiarize yourself with our newly renovated Northeast Campus and support students in doing the same!

Staff and faculty are the first campus resource that students access to support their personal, professional, and academic success. Where do you refer a student who is experiencing a personal crisis? What campus resources are available for students? How can I become a better advocate for student needs? We'll help you answer these questions, and more!

 

Take a tour of campus.

Student Life is organizing campus tours for staff and faculty starting the week before fall term classes start. Our tour guides will show you around newly renovated buildings, describe expanded campus resources, and outline upcoming events for community engagement. After the tour, Information Services will provide a brief training on how to troubleshoot campus technology, including classroom projectors, audio systems, and microphones. Attend a campus tour and make sure you're prepared for your first class! RSVP for a campus tour here.

 

Review tech troubleshooting before your first class.

With a new campus comes new technology, and we want to ensure that everything is smooth sailing on your first day of class! Review these instructions for classroom AV set up, and you'll be prepared to project your screen, connect to audio, and troubleshoot any technology challenges that may arise. If you do experience an issue with technology on campus, submit a ticket online to IT. For an urgent request, call 503-412-3666. 

 

Explore student resources.

Refresh yourself on new and existing resources for student success by reading through our Student Life and Belonging website. If you have questions or want to explore ways to collaborate with our office, reach out to studentlifepdx@uoregon.edu. We also invite staff and faculty to attend the Campus Resource Fair on October 1 from 12pm-3pm on the O-Lawn. There, you can delve deep into campus and community resources and expand your knowledge about the student experience. 

 

Learn about students and their needs.

Understanding the students that study on our campus is the first step in becoming a better advocate. Get to know our new and returning students by attending community and engagement events during the first week of classes. But don't stop there! Student Life organizes a variety of events throughout the academic year that are open to staff, faculty, alumni, and community partners. Check the weekly Quick Quack newsletter for information about Student Life events, professional development opportunities for students, and other important information regarding the student experience.